Mental Health Resources

Harford County has joined with community partners locally and nationwide to bring informative free online resources for citizens of all ages, including weekly social media posts, suicide prevention training, virtual workshops, and conflict management tools.

Resources include tips for managing stress, recognizing the signs of depression, coping with grief, parenting, and preventing isolation.
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The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

FREE confidential service providing caregiver-led support, tools and strategies, trusted guidance, and connection at every stage of the caregiving journey.  When calling, press "4" to connect with a skilled specialist.  You may also text Family to 62640 or send an email to helpline@nami.org.

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The Office on Mental Health/Core Service Agency of Harford County, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that provides oversight, promotion and support for the development of accessible community-based behavioral health services in Harford County. For more information, visit www.harfordmentalhealth.org. 

Mental Heath Resources for Children

Children's Mental Health Matters
The Children's Mental Health Matters! campaign brings together non-profits, schools, and other agencies to raise public awareness of the importance of children's mental health and substance use, help reduce the stigma of mental health, and connect families, educators and providers throughout Maryland with resources to help children.

HarfordTalks - a parent's guide on how to answer questions from your children as well as speak to them regarding mental health and drugs.

“Just Breathe”
This Short film from Wavecrest Films features kids speaking candidly about anger and how they cope.

Tips to Help Teens Deal with Stress
Use these tips to help teens take a break from the barrage of constant communication to manage stress in a healthy way.

Additional Mental Health Resources
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Provides award winning podcasts dealing with addiction and recovery and includes in depth articles and information for subjects such as children of addicts, youth at risk, addiction and recovery tools, and much more.

Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Get information about maternal mental health challenges including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and interventions for recovery.

Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD)
Information and resources to protect your well-being.

Information and Resources for Senior Citizens from MHAMD
MHAMD provides information and resources for older adults including tips for things to do at home, telehealth services, and  meal and food distribution,  

Postpartum Support International (PSI)
PSI provides weekly online support meetings including Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) Mood Support Groups, NICU Parents, Military Moms, and Pregnancy & Infant Loss.

Veterans Crisis Line
A free, confidential resource with specially trained staff experienced in helping veterans of all ages and circumstances.